Meet Sanyamita Shrestha | Singer, Producer, Architect

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sanyamita Shrestha and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sanyamita, how do you think about risk?
Risk is essential to growth especially in the music industry. If it wasn’t for the risks I took I wouldn’t be where I am in life today. The decision to uproot my life multiple times, moving from Nepal to China and then to the United States, was a series of calculated risks fueled by an unwavering passion for music. Each relocation represented a leap into the unknown, and while daunting, these risks were essential for my artistic evolution. Staying in your comfort zone prevents you from growing especially as an artist. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I exposed myself to diverse musical influences, cultures, and perspectives. This not only enriched my artistic expression but also expanded my network and collaborations with incredibly talented musicians.

Enrolling in the best contemporary music school in the United States was a culmination of these risks. The decision to pursue my passion for music in such an environment involved leaving behind the security of the known for the potential of the unknown. It was a risk that has, undoubtedly, propelled me to my current position, surrounded by a community of like-minded and skilled musicians.

Reflecting on my journey, I recognise that without the courage to take risks, I wouldn’t have reached the pinnacle of my musical aspirations. Each step, though challenging, has been a stepping stone to self-discovery, artistic development, and the realisation of my full potential. The uncertainties inherent in risk-taking have not only shaped my career but have also contributed significantly to the person I am today—a passionate and accomplished musician thriving in an environment that celebrates creativity and innovation.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
I have had an interesting journey to get to where I am today. I went to architecture school in China cause music was always told to me taken more as a hobby where I’m from. I got my master in Architecture and was living and working there. However, I would be doing gigs as a musician on the side and thats when I met a musician who was a Berklee Alumni. He told me I need to go to Berklee and try for it. At my 9 to 5 job, during lunch breaks, he would give me online lessons on music theory to prepare for my Berklee audition. I trained for 3 months, applied, auditioned and actually got into Berklee. Now, I’m here as one of the very few Nepali representatives and I couldn’t be prouder. Performing, producing and representing Nepal in a platform like Berklee, Sofar and Asian Music Festival has been amazing. To add the cherry on top I have gotten the opportunity to work for WSDG which is the most renowned company to build music studios such as the electric lady, the jungle etc. So, it’s been a full circle moment and I am so incredibly grateful to be doing the thing I love for a living. I am working on my album to release it by August of this year and very excited about it.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Definitely agree with that. I want to dedicate my shoutout to my father without whom I would have not been here. He always believed in me, told me to follow my heart and do what makes me happy. I realize what an amazing blessing and privilege that is to have. His support means everything to me and I definitely give all the credit to him.

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Image Credits
The one picture has the photographer’s creits on it. Mr. Rajeev Shrestha. The ones with my traditional clothing at the House Of Blues is taken by Sam Baylin. The picture with the microphone and lights being is taken by Cindy Tjan.